Tips for Teaching Kids to Floss

Posted on 8/15/2017 by Fariba Mutschler

Teaching children to floss is not an easy task. They struggle with the manual dexterity needed to get in between each of their teeth regularly. This is part of why it is so important that you help them with the process starting early on.

If they see you flossing your teeth, this can also help them see how important it is to do regularly. When it comes to kids and flossing, the best thing you can do is to set a good example and be an active part of their oral hygiene routine.

Flossing with Kids Can Be Fun

One of the best tips that a parent can use to help their kids to floss is to teach them the right way to do it in fun ways. If you need to engage your child in a silly way, consider singing a song about flossing. Make up your own tune, or sing a song to one of your child's favorite songs, such as the alphabet song or row, row, row your boat.

Another great way to make flossing fun is to make a game out of it. One of the methods a lot of dentists use involves a rubber glove, some peanut butter, a toothbrush, and some floss. What you do is blow up the glove and cover it in peanut butter.

Then, you task your child with cleaning the glove like they would their tooth. They should brush it first, then floss the rest of the peanut butter away. It will teach them how their teeth need both the brush and the floss to get truly clean.

For more tips on making flossing fun for kids, ask their pediatric dentist. They are full of great tips and ideas that can help your kids get a great grasp on flossing in no time at all.

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